Graduating students of St. Anthony parish school gather with Rev. Edmund Marion, pastor, for a class photo. After serving in many parishes, Fr. Marion came to St. Anthony's in 1940. The 10-year-old school soon had a bus, a hot lunch program, and, at the insistence of the Quebecois pastor, offered... Show moreGraduating students of St. Anthony parish school gather with Rev. Edmund Marion, pastor, for a class photo. After serving in many parishes, Fr. Marion came to St. Anthony's in 1940. The 10-year-old school soon had a bus, a hot lunch program, and, at the insistence of the Quebecois pastor, offered French for an hour a day starting with 3rd graders. Show less
Graduating Class of 1944 at St. Anthony School, with Rev. Edmund Marion, pastor. Family, including young children, can be seen in the background. The school was opened on Oct. 1, 1931 and had as many as 400 students. Fr. Marion became pastor in 1940 after having served in many parishes, and began... Show moreGraduating Class of 1944 at St. Anthony School, with Rev. Edmund Marion, pastor. Family, including young children, can be seen in the background. The school was opened on Oct. 1, 1931 and had as many as 400 students. Fr. Marion became pastor in 1940 after having served in many parishes, and began renovations at the school as well as a hot lunch program. Show less
1951 Graduation Day at St. Anthony School, with Revs. Bernard G. Couture (left) and Edmund Marion, pastor. Church is on the left; the parish rectory, right; and the school (with extra window lattices...or something), in the rear. St. Anthony School closed in 1971. Photo #3.
1945 group of young children with Rev. Edmund Marion, pastor of St. Anthony Parish since 1940. Most seem to be dressed for First Communion, although the older boys have dark blazers and navy style caps. The picture may have been taken shortly after Victory in Europe Day (May 8, 1945), which would... Show more1945 group of young children with Rev. Edmund Marion, pastor of St. Anthony Parish since 1940. Most seem to be dressed for First Communion, although the older boys have dark blazers and navy style caps. The picture may have been taken shortly after Victory in Europe Day (May 8, 1945), which would explain the prominence of the American flag. The parish school seen in the background opened Oct. 8, 1931, closed in 1971, and was demolished in 1980. Photo #3. Show less
Graduation Day at St. Anthony School, with Revs. Bernard G. Couture (left) and Edmund Marion, pastor. Church is on the left; the parish rectory, right; and the school (with extra window lattices...or something), in the rear. St. Anthony School closed in 1971.
Graduation Day at St. Anthony's parish. Revs. Bernard Couture and Edmund Marion, pastor, are in the second row. Background building is possibly the school but may be another parish building. A parish hall was built in 1953 to celebrate the parish's 50th anniversary.
Graduating Class of 1944 at St. Anthony School, with Rev. Edmund Marion, pastor. Attendees can be seen in the background. The school was opened on Oct. 1, 1931 and had as many as 400 students. Fr. Marion became pastor in 1940 after having served in many parishes, and began renovations at the... Show moreGraduating Class of 1944 at St. Anthony School, with Rev. Edmund Marion, pastor. Attendees can be seen in the background. The school was opened on Oct. 1, 1931 and had as many as 400 students. Fr. Marion became pastor in 1940 after having served in many parishes, and began renovations at the school as well as a hot lunch program. Show less
